# Head Model Studio vs Color Study

The clearest difference is rating: Color Study at 4.9 against Head Model Studio's 4.6. Color Study also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). Head Model Studio's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 529). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Head Model Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Color Study sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Study holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 529 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Head Model Studio's written reviews are positive against 88% of Color Study's.

Head Model Studio ships an update monthly, Color Study every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Head Model Studio | Color Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-model-studio-art-study/id1527028690/reviews) | **[4.9 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-study-simplify-painting/id6755313672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 529 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wes Castain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527028692) | [BrushLabs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873618742) |

## What reviewers say

### Head Model Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-model-studio-art-study/id1527028690)

Master portrait drawing with detailed 3D head models. Study facial planes and geometry with customizable lighting and rendering options. Perfect for artists looking to elevate their sketching skills.

**Highlights:** Detailed 3D head models, Plane and geometry study, Customizable lighting (environmental & studio), Adjustable rendering (edge outline, shininess), Pre-made practice scenes, Zoom, tilt, and rotate controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Access | $9.00 | per month |
| 1 Year Access | $16.00 | per year |
| 1 Year Access | $23.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent reference tool for artists
- 🔍 Helpful for understanding head anatomy and planes
- 🔧 Customizable lighting and model features
- 💰 Reasonable subscription pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free trial to test premium content
- 🔧 Limited customization options for free users
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues with lighting and model adjustments

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of model functionality after updates
- Overheating issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add female Loomis head models
- Expand customization options for paid users
- Implement full-body reference models
- Provide option for one-time lifetime purchase


### Color Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-study-simplify-painting/id6755313672)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #179 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app helps artists simplify images into essential shapes and colors for study. It provides tools for accurate color matching, paint mixing guidance, and detailed analysis of value, saturation, and color codes. Advanced features for deeper analysis and paint mixing are available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Image simplification to shapes and colors, Accurate color picker with pixel averaging, Paint mixing guidance, Value, saturation, and color code inspection, Interactive analysis maps, Customizable grid overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Study Pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Color Study Pro monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Color Study Pro yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Color Study Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Color Study tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Study tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Color Study tip | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Head Model Studio free?

Head Model Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Color Study free?

Color Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Head Model Studio or Color Study?

Color Study is rated higher. Head Model Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Color Study averages 4.9 from 529 ratings.

### Do Head Model Studio or Color Study have ads?

Neither Head Model Studio nor Color Study shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Head Model Studio or Color Study?

Head Model Studio ships an update monthly, and Color Study every 11 days. Most recently, Head Model Studio was updated on October 30, 2026 and Color Study on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*